I think of the catholics who have had to worship in hiding or were in a place where they could not go to mass for years.
Catholic mass roof.
It comes from luke chapter 7 and the account of jesus healing the slave of a.
Lord i am not worthy that you should enter under my roof but only say the word and my soul shall be healed the recitation of that priceless and precious biblical phrase taken from matthew 8 8 is often glossed over by most during mass as just another repetition.
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Because of a strong social influence of the bishop the catholic church authorities in zamora spain stated that the evil upon us might be a consequence of our sins and lack of gratitude and therefore the vengeance of eternal justice felt upon us 19 p.
Rome italy apr 14 2020 01 00 pm a pastor at a church in rome offered easter mass from the roof of the church so nearby parishioners could participate from their balconies and windows during the coronavirus lockdown in italy.
All kneel down.
During this pandemic i of course miss my parish mass the community there and most especially receiving the holy eucharist.
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This is not the moment of intimacy itself.
Online i can go to mass every day.
Under the new translation of the mass every week just before communion catholics repeat lord i am not worthy for you to enter under my roof but only say the word and my soul shall be healed where does this awkward phrase come from and what does it mean.
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Blessing by priest may almighty god bless you the father and the son and the holy spirit.
Dismissal go forth the mass is ended.
But this is a response to the invitation to behold the lamb of god.
Lord i am not worthy that you should enter under my roof while this unusual language may feel uncomfortably distant as compared to the incredible intimacy of holy communion as some have noted it s important for us to realize that these words are spoken in preparation for the divine encounter.
149 and subsequently organized a series of mass gatherings at zamora s cathedral.
Hear the words of the gospel reflect on the daily homily and worship god.
That you should enter under my roof but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Father monk mulloy president emeritus.